Cyclic Olefin Copolymers as Versatile Materials for Advanced Engineering Applications
Cyclic olefin copolymers (COCs) are presented as highly versatile materials combining tunable synthesis, excellent optical properties, and mechanical robustness. Their potential spans microfluidics, bioengineering, and advanced electronics, while emerging self‐healing and sustainable solutions highlight future opportunities.
Giulia Fredi +3 more
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This work presents the experimental results of a novel, air-to-air, additively manufactured manifold-microchannel heat exchanger with straight fins on both sides.
Fabio Battaglia +4 more
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Optimization of Heat Exchanger Design Parameters for Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Systems [PDF]
Hydrocarbon refrigerants (HC's) are one alternative to hydrofluorocarbons (HFC???s) since they have zero ozone depletion potential and negligible global warming potential.
Bullard, C.W., Jain, S.
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Optimization of micropillar sequences for fluid flow sculpting [PDF]
Inertial fluid flow deformation around pillars in a microchannel is a new method for controlling fluid flow. Sequences of pillars have been shown to produce a rich phase space with a wide variety of flow transformations.
Di Carlo, Dino +5 more
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Aqueous Two‐Phase Bioinks for Discrete Packing and Compartmentalization of 3D Bioprinted Cells
Aqueous two‐phase systems (ATPS) enable the formation of biomimetic interfaces crucial for tissue engineering. However, clinical translation remains limited by the challenge of precisely controlling cellular compartmentalization. Here, we developed ATPS biomaterial inks for 3D bioprinting allowing tuneable droplet formation via NaCl modulation.
Martina Marcotulli +17 more
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Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow Characteristics of Microchannel with Oval-Shaped Micro Pin Fins
A novel microchannel heat sink with oval-shaped micro pin fins (MOPF) is proposed and the characteristics of fluid flow and heat transfer are studied numerically for Reynolds number (Re) ranging from 157 to 668.
Yuting Jia +3 more
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Fluid Forces Control Structural Remodeling of Blind‐Ended Lymphatic Microvessels
Using innovative microfluidic biofabrication with fluid mechanical insights, we recapitulated the blind‐ended microanatomy and physiological drainage properties of capillary lymphatics. Our results reveal the interrelationship between intra‐ and extraluminal regions of lymphatic vessels due to flow‐induced sprouting and morphological changes that ...
Jacob C. Holter +5 more
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Evaluation of a counter-flow microchannel heat exchanger performance with air-water vapor mixture to liquid water [PDF]
Given its configuration and operation conditions, the performance of a counter-flow microchannel heat exchanger (MCHX) is evaluated through detailed calculations.
Ren C. +5 more
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Experimental investigation of fluid flow and heat transfer in a single-phase liquid flow micro-heat exchanger [PDF]
This work presents an experimental analysis of the hydrodynamic and thermal performance of micro heat exchangers. Two micro heat exchangers, characterized by microchannels of 100x100 and 200x200 µm square cross sections, were designed for that purpose ...
Acosta Iborra, Antonio +3 more
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This review summarizes the roles of key central nervous system cell types, the extracellular matrix, and the blood‐brain barrier in neuroinflammation, and their integration into diverse 3D culture systems. It examines major incorporation strategies, including direct co‐culture, hydrogel encapsulation, transwell migration assays, and bioprinting ...
Emmanuelle D. Aiyegbusi +2 more
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